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Welcome to Close Call Sports. CCS objectively tracks and analyzes close and controversial calls in sport, with great regard for the rules and spirit of the game. Developed from The Left Field Corner: MLB Umpire Ejection Fantasy League (UEFL), whose purpose is to objectively track and analyze umpire ejections, video instant replay reviews and their corresponding calls, with great regard for the rules and spirit of the game.

Monday, June 19, 2017

MiLB - Toby Basner Ejects Ranting Rojas Late in Toledo

In his native Triple-A, MLB call-up umpire Toby Basner ejected Toledo Mud Hens Manager Mike Rojas over a balls/strikes dispute late in the Bulls-Mud Hens game. With two out and none on in the top of the 9th inning, Bulls batter Casey Gillaspie took a 3-1 pitch outside from Mud Hens pitcher Logan Kensing for a called fourth ball. Basner ejected Rojas following the ensuing mound visit, after which Rojas protested by kicking dirt onto home plate. At the time of the ejection, the Bulls were leading, 5-3. The Bulls ultimately won the contest, 5-3.